Therapists - Orofacial Myology

How to Tell Current Patients We Are Instituting Something New

Tuesday, 01 August 2023 by Administrator

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How do I tell my patients and parents that we are now instituting something new and different from what we have been doing in articulation treatment up to this point?

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How many visits are needed for oral habits?

Monday, 03 April 2023 by Administrator

I ordered the Unplugging the Thumb and Growing the Nails kits. I'm wondering how many visits you see patients for with each?

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The McGurk Effect Game

Friday, 27 January 2023 by Administrator

Does the McGurk Effect work on you? Watch the video below to try it!

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Jaw Deviation and Speech Problems

Thursday, 15 December 2022 by Administrator

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Does jaw deviation cause speech problems or vice versa?

Jaw Deviation and Speech therapy

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How often to see orofacial myofunctional patients

Thursday, 01 December 2022 by Administrator

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How often is the ideal to see patients for orofacial myology treatment? My patients are teens and adults, not young children.

How often to see orofacial myology patients

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Clients incorporate outside muscles when first learning some of the exercises

Tuesday, 15 November 2022 by Administrator

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I notice many of my clients incorporate outside muscles when first learning some of the exercises.

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Orofacial myofunctional habituation activities

Tuesday, 01 November 2022 by Administrator

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What are orofacial myofunctional habituation activities?

orofacial myology habituation activities

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Is orofacial myology appropriate for a baby with Down Syndrome?

Sunday, 14 August 2022 by Administrator

We had an at birth diagnosis of Down Syndrome, she is now 4.5 months, no real health issues, feeding/sleeping all on target and she has strong muscle tone.

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